Answer:
σ = 4.998 E-4 C/m²
Explanation:
- 1 Coulomb (C) ≡ 6.241509 E18 electrons (e)
∴ # elect = 6.24 E14 elect
charge (Q):
⇒ Q = (6.24 E14 elect)/( 1 C /6.241509 E18 elect) = 9.998 E-5 C
charge density (σ):
∴ surface area (S) = 0.2 m²
⇒ σ = ( 9.998 E-5 C ) / ( 0.2 m²)
⇒ σ = 4.998 E-4 C/m²
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